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If you're heading down to the B&M, as some have suggested (and you should), pick up the following:

*A pipe tool. this nifty little tool costs under 3 dollars, and has 3 parts. It's wonderful for tamping, stirring, loosening, and scraping. Keep one on your keyring so you'll always have it.

*pipe cleaners. Pretty obvious.

*Matches or a PIPE lighter. Matches are the best way to light, but the ycan go out easily. You may prefer a pipe lighter. Zippo makes some, and they work well, although you can get the zippo fuel taste for the first few puffs. DO NOT use a regular lighter - It'll damage the finish.

* Beginner tobacco and corncob pipe. Several people have already recommended this. The beginner tobacco is really up to you - ask to smell the lid of the tobacco jars. They'll say yes, and you can pick out what yo uwant. Little tip: Ask which tobacco is most popular - chances are it won't be a tough smoke.

And of course you need the corncob pipe. No use struggling with a briar (or a meerschaum, if you're a lucky inheritor) pipe for your first time when you could be having a decent smoke with a corncob pipe.